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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,037.98 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,037.98 and 453.41 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,037.98 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,037.98 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,037.98 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 470,630.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,630.51/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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